Media Setup, Continuous Label Media | Datamax Ex2 instruction

Media Setup

The printer's default setup is for die-cut label media, 4” (101.6mm) wide. Reflective label media (black mark) and Continuous label media (no black mark, holes, gaps etc.) may be used by configuring the printer appropriately using the Windows Printer Driver or Printer Configuration Utility (DMXConfig), both provided on the Accessories CD. Consult the help files found in these programs for additional information.

Continuous Label Media

Media Setup – Windows Printer Driver:

Driver setup is required for any software application that uses the Windows Printer Driver. This setup only provides the printer with dynamic settings that are lost when power is removed.

Step	Action	Comments
1	Printer driver setup	Printing Preferences from the General tab on the driver provides the
		proper controls to setup for the desired label media. From there,
		the Page Setup tab must be selected to specify the label size, width
		and length. The Stock tab is where the label type is controlled.
		Media Control, Label Sensor, provides appropriate selections for
		the label type in use. Select Label Sensor Disabled for continuous
		label media.
2	Load labels	Loading continuous labels will, depending on its reflectance levels,
		may result in a Top of Form fault. This is normal; printer drivers do
		not configure the printer until a label is sent to be printed.
3	Create label format	Using any Windows application, create a label format. Ensure that
		the page size selected in the application software is the same as
		that configured in the printer driver.
4	Print the label	The printer will continue to flash the Status Light indicating a fault.
5	Press the Control	This will clear the fault, feeding the selected label length, and then
	Button	print the label.

On subsequent printer power-ups, if the media has not been removed, simply print the label as outlined in steps 3 and 4.

Note: To configure the printers "power-up" settings use the Printer Configuration Utility (DMXConfig) included on the Accessories CD-ROM. Using this method will result in less label waste when loading continuous label media